10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [5-17-2025]

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Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival at LA State Historic Park. Photo by Brian Champlin

Who’s up for a little fun on this cloudy Saturday in Los Angeles?

In the queue for today in L.A. you’ll find On the Record: Vinyl Fair at The Music Center, the People’s Kite Festival at LA State Historic Park, Night at the Cube at Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Matinees on the Mountain at Mt Wilson Observatory, the Beverly Hills Art Show, and more.

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Make Metro Part of Your Weekend

The Music Center’s On the Record: Vinyl FairM FA > This Saturday, On The Record: Vinyl Fair brings a one-day celebration of all things vinyl to The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza, including DJs, a sound bath lounge, a vinyl sampling station, and a lineup of 16 vinyl vendors. Free to attend. Runs 4 to 8 p.m. More info here.

Go Metro: Take the A or E Line to Grand Ave Arts / Bunker Hill Station or take the B or D Line to Civic Center / Grand Park Station.

Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday

M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission

5th Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite FestivalM FA > Head to Los Angeles State Historic Park this Saturday for the 5th Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival. Hosted annually by Clockshop, this year’s event promises demos from kite masters, special workshops, curated snacks for purchase, and tons of colorful kites sailing through the sky. Free to attend, but donations (suggested $5-$10) are welcome. Runs 2 to 6 p.m. More info here.

Grand Opening Celebration For the Rail to Rail ProjectFA > This Saturday, L.A. Metro is hosting a community celebration to mark the grand opening of the Rail to Rail Active Transportation Corridor, a new biking/walking path in South Los Angeles that connects the Metro K Line Fairview Heights Station, the Metro J Line Slauson Station, and the Metro A Line Slauson Station. Expect a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and DJs, games for all-ages, and a community resource zone. Remarks start at 1 p.m., and community activities begin at 2 p.m. More info here.

Night at the Cube -> This Saturday, hope over head to Discovery Cube Los Angeles  for an evening of adults-only fun at A Night Out at the Cube. The 21+ affair offers a unique after-hours experience where guests can explore cool exhibits or dive into hands-on activities like race car challenges and density experiments, all while vibing to live DJ sets and enjoying tasty bites. Starts at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $29. More info here.

Six More Things To Do in L.A. Today

  • On Saturday, Mount Wilson Observatory kicks off its Matinees on the Mountain series this Saturday with a screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey in their cozy 256-seat auditorium.
  • This Saturday and Sunday, over 235 artists are expected to participate in the spring edition of the Beverly Hills Art Show. FA
  • This Saturday and Sunday, the Natural History Museum hosts their annual Bug Fair, a weekend-long event highlighting exotic insect collections, bug-inspired goods, bug-tastic crafts and live animal demos. M
  • The 42nd Annual Long Beach Pride Festival transforms the Marina Green with an array of live music, scrumptious food, and special performances. This year’s theme is “The Power of Community.” Runs this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. M
  • This Friday to Sunday, a three-night immersive escapade pops up on the grounds of Heritage Square Museum called Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark. M
  • The Queer Mercado pops up at the East LA Civic Center every third Saturday of the month. M FA

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